Claim

Plain English Definition: A request made to an insurance company for payment of a covered loss.

What Claim really means for someone with an insurance policy

A claim is a formal request submitted to an insurance company asking for payment based on the terms of the policy.

Claim Real World Examples

• Filing a health insurance claim after a hospital visit.
• Submitting a car insurance claim after an accident.
• Making a home insurance claim for fire damage repairs.